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N831 KAE

1996 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

53,253 mi
Last recorded53,253 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN831 KAE
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 53,253 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 52,421 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 50,567 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 46,803 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 43,556 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 42,077 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 42,071 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake reservoir low.

Pass 15 Sep 2017 41,727 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 40,882 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 40,880 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 39,895 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

slight binding of rear brake.

Pass 22 Sep 2014 38,864 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 38,852 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 37,850 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 36,795 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 36,783 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 36,520 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 34,222 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 33,196 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2007 29,924 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 28,151 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1100?

Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
1,091
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 685
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 341
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 319
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 310
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 282
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N831 KAE is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1996 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 47,064 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N831 KAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this BMW R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N831 KAE registered?

N831 KAE is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 15 February 1996.

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